Category Archives: Photos
Potential location for the first lodge
The road to Bocas del Torro was closed on Friday so instead we went to Bocas Chica. By a few random twists of fate, we ended up at Pacific Bay Resort, having no idea how much we’d committed to spend. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bocas Chica, cogawa, lodge, nature protection, Pacific Bay Resort, paradise
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Philadelphia to Alexandria to Elkins
I arrived in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. Phillip had kindly offered me a place to stay. I was in for a treat. Phillip’s Jamaican hospitality was quite spectacular. He cooked, cooked and cooked some more. I was treated to great … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandria, chain, Elkins, maintenance, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia
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Got new hair
I borrowed hair clippers from Chris. After chopping off most of my hair, I decided to keep the last little bit, just for shits and giggles! Here’s me dressed for cowboy laundry.
Apple pipe
Last night one of our hosts in Boston wanted to smoke. We lacked any smoking aparatus. He’d heard you could make a pipe out of an apple. I decided I was up for the challenge. Check out the apple pipe! … Continue reading
NYC to Ashford
Lucy and I left New York City yesterday headed for Ashford, Connecticut to meet Cuzin John. En-route we stopped in my third Portland in the United States. This was Portland, Connecticut rather than Portland, Maine or Portland, Oregon. We arrived … Continue reading
Quebec to Prince Edward Island
James asked for more pictures, so more pictures I offer you. To start with here’s a few scenic shots on the route from Quebec City to Baie Ste Catherine. The fourth photo in the set was taken from the bike … Continue reading
Saskatchewan Festivals
This post has been a long time coming. What seems like a lifetime ago, back in July, I was in Saskatchewan. In my opinion, Saskatchewan is a little slice of magic, a little gem in the otherwise flat, desolate Canadian … Continue reading
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Tagged Forget, Forget Saskatchewan, Forget Summer Arts Festival, Ness Creek, Pacific Curls, Saskatchewan
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Fergus
My room mates in Vancouver grew up in a small town called Fergus, Ontario. My brother is called Fergus. In an afternoon of indulgence, I snapped some pics of Fergus in action. Welcome to Fergus… Lots of exciting things to … Continue reading
A day at Dual Sport Plus
I spent the day with the awesome folks at Dual Sport Plus in Stoney Creek, just outside Toronto. I was told that Les, who owns the shop, is a KLR master. He’s a fellow KLR rider and very knowledgeable. He’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Doohickey, Dual Sport Plus, Google, Google streetview, KLR, KLR Doohickey Upgrade, klr650, Streetview Car
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The Bondslave Motorcycle Club
I had the privilege of riding with a few members of the Canadian Bondslave Motorcycle Club recently. I met Gerry “Shot Put” and Bill “William Tell” by the side of the road. I had just returned to my motorcycle to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bondslave, Jesus, motorcycle clubs, religion, spirituality, Thunder Bay
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Vancouver to Brandon
On Tuesday 30 June I left Vancouver with Alethia and Elizabeth heading north to Spirit River, some 1’263km or 14 hours 38 minutes away. It was quite the drive. Me on the bike, the girls in the truck. Between lack … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Spirit River, Vancouver
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Hairy to bald in 15 minutes
In preparation for my drive test tomorrow, and assuming I pass, my new Washington state drivers license, it was time to get rid of some hair. Here’s the before, during and after shots. Firstly, the hairy me. The shearing begins. … Continue reading
Bessy
Today is my greant aunt Bess’s 98th birthday. Ninety eight years old and still going strong. Bess is the eldest of her siblings, and one of only two still living alone. She’s an inspiration to us all. In honour of … Continue reading
Dirt biking
I had my first dirt biking experience today, courtesy of Kevin Anderson at Dirtbike Camp in Orland, California, USA. Here’s a shot of me suited and booted. Getting into the gear is no mean feat. You start with the shin … Continue reading
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Tagged California, dirt biking, dirtbike, dirtbike camp, Kevin Anderson, Orland
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First day on the bike
My luggage took up more space than I thought. Turns out most of my stuff is still in the bag. I picked up some bungee cords at the local bike shop. I lined the boxes with paper bags and filled … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Route 1, san francisco, San Luis Obispo
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A Kawasaki KLR650
I bought a motorcycle today. A Kawasaki KLR650, dual sport bike. Started out easy, rode around town a little. Still getting completely comfortable with the clutch on a motorbike. Heading down to Los Angeles on the bike at the weekend … Continue reading
Death Valley
After an hour of paperwork hassle, I finally pulled out of the Avis parking lot around 4:20pm on Friday afternoon. Then after an hour in LA traffic I made it to the Santa Monica Hostel to pick up my travelling … Continue reading
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Tagged Bottle House, California, Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Nevada, Rhyolite, Scott's Castle, Ubehebe Crater
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A trip to Lawrence, Kansas
We caught a train from Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence, Kansas. I didn’t realise just how big Amtrak trains are. They’re huge, double decked beasts. We spotted windmills in middle America from the train. I spotted a great photo opportunity as … Continue reading
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Tagged Amtrak, bananas, Chicago, green bananas, Illinois, Kansas, Lawrence, red bananas, snow, sunsets, trains, Wells Overlook
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A visit to Osborne Farm
Tom and I went up to his family’s farm in Pennsylvania for the weekend. We hadn’t anticipated just how much snow there would be. Our first challenge was to dig out the driveway so we could park the car. Here’s … Continue reading
Fantastic ice cream
I caught up with Sam for dinner last night. We swung over to Stogo for dessert. Wow, what amazing ice cream. Organic. Dairy free. No sugar. What more could you ask for? I had the Chococolate Coconut flavour, made with … Continue reading
Snow in New York
My first night in New York I saw snow. Then I saw the same snow again today, so I caught a picture in daylight. It may not be much snow, but it’s snow nonetheless!
Hotel home cooking
I took advantage of the kitchen in my hotel room tonight. I fryed the chicken in a little water as I didn’t have any oil. Then I constructed a makeshift steamer from a plate placed on top of a bowl … Continue reading
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Yesterday I finally left San Jose, after 3 days and 3 nights. I saw almost nothing of San Jose in those 3 days. It was a good time to move on. Five of us caught the bus to Puerto Viejo. … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, Costa Rica, hammocks, hostels, Puerto Viejo, Rocking J's, tents
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Costa Rican queuing
Sunday afternoon and these people were queued around the block and down the street waiting for the bank!
